Featured Online Psychology Programs

Pepperdine University

Online Master’s in Psychology

The online Master of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University can be completed in under two years and is open to all undergrad majors who want to learn how to assess personality and intelligence and understand mental and emotional disorders. GRE scores are not required to apply.

Earn your master’s degree in behavior analysis online in 18 months through Simmons' highly respected program, BehaviorAnalysis @ Simmons. Our curriculum integrates theory, research, and practice across a variety of applications to prepare students to pass the BCBA® exam and enter the field as exemplary scientist-practitioners.

Sitting cozy in the Midwest, Nebraska is an ideal place to find a college and get an excellent education in psychology. Nebraska has a total of 21 accredited colleges that provide psychological programs. Programs offered in Nebraska range from Associate degrees to Doctorate degrees in psychology and counseling. There are plenty of career opportunities available with as little as an associate’s degree in Nebraska.

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Consider an Online Psychology Program from Pepperdine University:

https://onlinepsych.pepperdine.eduThe Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology offers multiple online psychology degrees to help advance your career in the human services or a related field.

Northwestern's Top-12 rankedOnline MA in Counseling Program prepares the next generation of clinical mental health counselors. Counseling @ Northwestern offers both full and part time options that allow you to earn a degree on your own schedule and a Bridge to Counseling track designed for students with limited previous experience or knowledge in psychology. GRE scores are not required for admission to the program. Click for more admissions info.

Overview of Nebraska Psychology Schools

Professionals with knowledge of human behavior are an important part of a majority of businesses. Knowing what drives people and what to expect from people are important qualities for a professional to have. Qualified psychology specialists are considered an important asset in many different fields of work.

There are 460 certified clinical specialists currently working in the State of Nebraska, all of which earn from $38,180 to $113,500, according to the US Department of Labor.

There are 540 certified clinical specialists currently working in the State of Nebraska, all of which earn from $38,180 to $113,500. There are excellent psychology programs located throughout Nebraska, but students will find the most options in and around the state’s two largest cities – Omaha and Lincoln.

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Trends & Outlook for Psychology Careers

An average clinical, counseling, and school psychologist earns $74,200 per year in Nebraska, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is comfortably above the median Nebraskan household income of $56,927 (source: American Community Survey) and will provide a comfortable living while you contribute to your community.

After a graduate degree is obtained, Nebraska requires that all practitioners become licensed through the state department:

First, a graduate will provide the state with transcripts and an application for licensure.

Second, a student must take part in supervised work experience and pass a licensing exam.

Finally, after a license is obtained, psychology professionals must keep up with continuing education requirements and renew their licenses as the state instructs.

After becoming licensed, professional psychologists can search for careers in a variety of different settings. The most common employer for those with a psychology degree are elementary and secondary schools. Careers for psychologists are also available at hospitals, psychiatric facilities, clinics, and private practice.

Nebraska Board of Psychologists

The Nebraska Board of Psychologists is located in Lincoln, and is responsible for the licensing, monitoring, educating of psychologists to ensure proper practices in the state.

School Spotlight

The most popular Psychology program in Nebraska is at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL). It is the most comprehensive program and provides students the opportunity to work from a Bachelor’s through to a Doctorate at the same university. UNL’s psychology program covers all the general education requirements in addition to the extensive Psychology coursework. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge they need to have a successful and productive career.